IRS Oversight Board

IRS Oversight Board 2014 Taxpayer Attitude Survey

Almost nine out of 10 taxpayers say it is not at all acceptable to cheat on their income taxes, according to the IRS Oversight Board 2014 Taxpayer Attitude Survey. 61% trust the IRS to fairly enforce the tax laws.

IRS Oversight Board Issues Special Budget Report

IRS Oversight Board Issues Annual Report to Congress 2013

The IRS Oversight Board released its Annual Report to Congress 2013 March 31st and stated that although the past year was marked by "controversy, change, and challenges," the agency delivered a successful 2013 filing season in spite of last minute...

IRS Oversight Board Issues Annual Electronic Filing Report

In its Electronic Filing 2013 Annual Report to Congress, released February 4th the IRS Oversight Board said it is pleased by IRS progress in electronic tax administration (ETA) during the past year. The report also outlines major challenges...

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The IRS Oversight Board does not currently have enough members confirmed by the U.S. Senate to make up a quorum and as a result has suspended operations. The Board will reconvene once it has a quorum. In the meantime, please contact Joelle Jordan at 202-288-3241 for any additional information.

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The Oversight Board is a nine-member independent body charged to oversee the IRS in its administration, management, conduct, direction, and supervision of the execution and application of the internal revenue laws and to provide experience, independence, and stability to the IRS so that it may move forward in a cogent, focused direction.

Seven Board members are appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate for five-year terms. These members have professional experience or expertise in key business and tax administration areas. Of the seven, one must be a full-time federal employee or a representative of IRS employees. The Secretary of Treasury and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue are also members of the Board.

The Board has no enforcement authority, may not review tax returns, and can take no role in developing policy.

This web-site is designed to address questions regarding the Board. We hope you find it helpful, and welcome your comments and suggestions.